What is the severity of CVE-2008-1014?

CVE-2008-1014 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1014?

To mitigate CVE-2008-1014, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-1014?

CVE-2008-1014 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4.5, specifically versions 7.4.4 and earlier.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-1014 enable?

CVE-2008-1014 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through improper handling of external URLs in QuickTime movies.

Who is impacted by CVE-2008-1014?

Individuals using affected versions of Apple QuickTime for viewing media files are at risk from CVE-2008-1014.

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CVE-2008-1014

medium

4.3

CWE

20 200

4/4/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1014: Input Validation

First published: Fri Apr 04 2008(Updated: )

Apple QuickTime before 7.4.5 does not properly handle external URLs in movies, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple QuickTime	<=7.4.4

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/29650

Remedy

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-094A.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1014?
CVE-2008-1014 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1014?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1014, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-1014?
CVE-2008-1014 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4.5, specifically versions 7.4.4 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1014 enable?
CVE-2008-1014 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through improper handling of external URLs in QuickTime movies.
Who is impacted by CVE-2008-1014?
Individuals using affected versions of Apple QuickTime for viewing media files are at risk from CVE-2008-1014.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1014?
CVE-2008-1014 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1014?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1014, users should update Apple QuickTime to version 7.4.5 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-1014?
CVE-2008-1014 affects Apple QuickTime versions prior to 7.4.5, specifically versions 7.4.4 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1014 enable?
CVE-2008-1014 allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through improper handling of external URLs in QuickTime movies.
Who is impacted by CVE-2008-1014?
Individuals using affected versions of Apple QuickTime for viewing media files are at risk from CVE-2008-1014.